Grill cafe springs up at old garden shop
You have to admire a business that sees the potential in setting up in the abandoned garden shop of a Kmart. Read more
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Tio’s New Mexico tamales are as nearby as downtown
A tiny restaurant serving big portions of Southwestern-style Mexican food in downtown Honolulu specializes in tamales and says so right in its name: Tio’s Tamales. Read more
Deli serves up fresh takes on lunch
Fresh Garden Deli is a bit of a hidden downtown gem, though its salads and other fare have been known to loyal customers for some 20 years. Read more
Head to North Shore for pizzas, pastas, more
When you’re North Shore-bound and not feeling the shrimp-truck scene, the pizzas, subs, burgers, pastas and salads at Jerry’s Pizza Mill beckon, a mere stone’s throw from the old Waialua Sugar Mill. Read more
Simple home-style fare keeps customers coming to Penny’s
Home-style cooking is what Penny’s Drive In is all about, right down to the corned beef made in-house. Read more
Tacos Zarate serves up new dishes in new digs
Super burritos, fish tacos and — gasp — chiles rellenos burritos are big sellers at the new Kahala location of Tacos Zarate, which opened Aug. 31. Read more
Satisfy cravings for Chinese food at Kaneohe spot
Kin Wah Chop Suey has been a Kaneohe mainstay for some 33 years. Read more
Kaneohe spot melds old, new
It is extremely rare for a new restaurant to serve the signature dishes of its predecessor, especially when the previous business delivered a completely different menu. Read more
Bob’s Pizza boasts good, classic pies
Bob’s Pizzeria is a classic pizza joint on the Windward side. Read more
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Chun Wah Kam delivers popular plates and dim sum
The brilliant idea behind the uber-popular Chun Wah Kam Noodle Factory ginger chicken fried rice came from simple observation. Read more
At Joe’s Grill, anytime’s a good time for breakfast
It’s lunchtime, but your stomach wants haupia- macadamia nut pancakes, ube French toast or just a basic local-style breakfast of fried rice, bacon and eggs. Read more
Waiau Genki stop lets you drive in, drive out, with sushi
Some days the thought of leaving your air-conditioned car to walk across a hot parking lot just to pick up food is exhausting. Read more
Plate lunch place lives up to its ‘awesome’ moniker
Who knew that a simple name would draw international attention to a local plate lunch eatery? Read more
Kahuku Farm Cafe keeps its selections simple, fresh
Any visit to the North Shore is going to require a fueling stop. A person can really work up an appetite enjoying all that sand, surf and sunshine. Read more
Kaneohe pizzeria gets fresh look for the future
The pizza restaurant known as Kaneohe’s Boston Pizza since at least 2006 is undergoing a re-branding by its longtime owners. Read more
India Bazaar sustains culinary tradition
In May owner Shan Parmley opened a second location in Kailua at Enchanted Lake Shopping Center. Read more
At Kam Bowl in Kalihi, local favorites live on
When Kam Bowl closed in 2007 to make way for Walgreens in the Kamehameha Shopping Center — taking Kapiolani Coffee Shop’s famous oxtail soup along with it — people were bereft. Read more
Sister-run cafe’s sandwiches, salads and more lean local
Who knew that Jenn Hee would end up cooking for a living? She sure didn’t. Read more
Customized pies without the wait
Nothing is more satisfying than satiating a ravenous appetite with slices of freshly baked pizza. Read more
Bankoh cafes downtown, in Kapolei are worth a visit
Bank of Hawaii’s Cafe Blue cafeterias in downtown Honolulu and Kapolei are open to everyone, not just bank employees, but few in the general public take advantage. Read more
Diner bustles with old and new faves, and more locations
Forty Niner is truly a throwback diner, serving nostalgic comfort food and contemporary favorites. Read more
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